Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
This Job Requisition No. must be included on your application.

, J! C) P5 R' T6 hTransit Operator
Conventional Transit Operator       
4 z  `: e6 Q! ?$ G. [% }Opening Date:  02-JUN-2007
9 f! w  n; t( M9 T# Q1 b8 vUp to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
Closing Date:  09-AUG-2007
ATU Local 569       
8 Y, Y* C$ {! v( U1 [Internal applicants, please include your payroll number.
66D4 - Transportation - Transit Operator Pool
Work Location:  Various Locations       


Do you have a strong customer service background with well developed people-skills?  Do you enjoy driving and the challenges of dealing with the public in a diverse work environment?  If you answer yes, and you can meet the requirements below, we’re interested in you.
7 d' J  E3 `1 q' HEdmonton Transit is currently seeking applications for the challenging position of Conventional Transit Operator — for positions starting in Summer 2007. This is a long term posting with the successful applicants being called to fill positions on an ‘as-required’ basis.

# `% K) x0 @! F$ O6 J& L: R5 W, b9 vFUNCTIONS:
•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
: n9 d7 [; x% w+ z•        Collect proper fare, issue transfers.
•        Respond to customer queries concerning transit information.
•        Operate a Transit diesel bus and/or trolley coach, on a day, night or split shift under varying weather
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•        Adhere to schedules.
•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
9 c' ~+ s. Y3 F3 o: c& q•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
  ^5 m! V1 L7 ~$ N9 I* M/ `; y( A# \•        Provide excellent customer service.
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2 R3 u6 P8 Q0 G8 t8 [JOB REQUIREMENTS:
6 Z# m' m& S8 c. G1 A•        Grade eleven (11) or an equivalent educational level is required. Formal training in driving or public relations will be considered an asset.
# |/ m. \; T6 L0 y0 c•        Proven ability to deal directly with the public, with well-developed customer service skills; the ability
& G  d  }; H& m( n+ k, e7 d6 Ato be diplomatic and courteous in dealing with the public, from the first passenger to the last passenger
of the day.
•        Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job (operate bus controls, re-set trolley poles, provide passengers with assistance i.e. strollers, wheelchairs etc.).
•        Applicant must possess a valid class 5 Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator's license (non-probationary and non-graduated) and must have held a valid operator's license for (3) consecutive years.
•        Selected applicants must pass the Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator's class 2 written test, at their own expense, prior to training.
•        Applicant must provide a current driver's abstract (obtained within 14 days of the video test date)
showing no suspensions and no more than 3 demerits recorded over the previous 2 year period.
•        Ability to pass a written English comprehension test, a public relations video-test, a driving skill
video-test, a Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test, a pre-employment City medical examination and a Police Security clearance (at their own expense, prior to training).
6 E/ {; P# r& d/ s% {' c% I" _$ V•        Successful completion of the ETS Training Program.
9 f: c$ o5 T3 e+ Y•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.
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7 z5 I1 ^6 }( Q* N6 a  W7 w8 {; hHOURS OF WORK:
Various hours of shift work (straight or split shift), any time of the day, any 5 days of the week
+ L, \7 X$ x" E; A  u: N: l7 d1st year:  Guaranteed minimum 67.4 hours bi-weekly
( k0 E  C2 r2 V! X( Q" SThereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly

SALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
Training Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
. z; A1 J7 z. g8 R9 `Post Training Rate:  $20.36 - $25.45 Hourly
The rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.

GENERAL:
ATU Local 569 members are requested to send a copy of their application for this competition to the union office.
; _1 O5 y! t" z' w; EThe City of Edmonton thanks all applicants for their interest in this employment opportunity; however, only those candidates considered for the position will be contacted.
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HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT:   KH                                0930, 00501842

) s) }/ J5 I$ @( _0 [To apply online and for further details, visit www.edmonton.ca/careers Applications can also be faxed to (780) 496-8063 or submitted in the drop-off box at the Employment Centre, Main Floor, City Hall, #1 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7